"It's great, but it needs more power." This criticism is leveled at the Scion FR-S almost universally. I think it's just fine for what it is at about 200 horsepower, but since when are we all okay with "just fine"?

Our lord and savior, the Scion FR-S, is receiving a makeover for 2015 that will make it totally…
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The UK's Car Throttle decided to see just how much better more power is by testing two tuned versions of the FR-S' identical British cousin, the Toyota GT86. The first is a GT86 TRD, tuned by Toyota to have better tires, a new front and rear splitter, better brakes, a freer-flowing exhaust, and absolutely no extra power under the hood.

The other car they test is a GT86 done up by famed tuning company HKS, and this one boasts a supercharger that increases power to 270 horsepower and 215 pound-feet of torque. Those are respectable numbers for such a small sports car; it now does zero to 60 mph in about 5.5 seconds.

How much better is the GT86 with a blower? Watch the video and find out, but I'm convinced it's the way to go if you own this car.